I think you're right on point here. A change in mindset is exactly what we need. In my opinion there's only two people that can bring about this type of change. A QB or a Head Coach. If you are lucky enough to get both you win super bowls.
This is not even close to true. He may have the best arm, but that's only one tool. You said tools plural, so he runs the best - is the most accurate - has the best footwork? What?
Because they only gave us credit for 15 games. They didn't count the Toronto game.
20 Jacksonville 8 519,872 64,984 96.8 8 490,698 61,337 89.0 16 1,010,570 63,160 92.8 21 Buffalo 7 454,653 64,950 88.9 8 537,840 67,230 94.8 15 992,493 66,166 92.0
Case in point. You don't have an actual opinion from watching or comparing him to other guards from watching. Someone else, another source, or a stat had to tell you what you believe about him. I'm not making fun of you, I'm just saying it's one of the hardest positions to have an opinion on.
I'm not saying we should or shouldn't draft Manuel, but I would think the fear is the amount of teams in front of us in the 2nd round that need or could draft a QB if they haven't in the first round. There's the Jags, KC, Eagles, Cards, Jets, and Titans as possibilities.
I live in Charlotte and there's a ton of NC State grads. They don't get why he's getting all this attention. They say he can throw it 75 yards but chooses to throw it 5 all game long. He's going to impress in the combine with an unbelievable arm and someone will bite. I hope it's not the Bills because I agree with your assesment of him. He's a statue that checks down constantly and you won't find an impressive game on him.
Let me clarify, I'm not saying that Andy isn't a priority or that we shouldn't do everything we can to sign him. I'm just saying most people have no idea what they are saying when evaluating a guard.